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2027 Summer Intern Mechanical Engineer I (Santa Clara, CA)

Applied Materials


Job Location:

Santa Clara County, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are


Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the worlds technology.


What We Offer


Location:

Santa ClaraCA

Youll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

What Youll Do

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern youll be at the forefront of innovation working with a team of talented professionals to solve complex problems. Youll leverage your strong foundation in physics mathematics and materials science to design and optimize mechanical devices machines and systems. You will take on exciting challenges from conducting research and analyzing data to creating detailed technical drawings and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to excellence will enable you to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues making a tangible impact on the success of our projects. We empower our mechanical engineers to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Engineering Careers page to learn more about engineering at Applied.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Student must be pursuing a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and be in good academic standing at their university

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Semiconductor manufacturing related internship or academic experience

  • Demonstrated leadership experience

  • Able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions

  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information

  • Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus

  • Flexible and adaptable mindset who thrives in a results-driven culture

  • Heat transfer fluid dynamics thermodynamics fluid modeling

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Intern / Student

Travel:

Yes 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact us via e-mail at or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at option 1 and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.


Required Experience:

Intern


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Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries.

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